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“Light and airy” Rookie Blue returns

From Alex Strachan of Postmedia News:

Rookie Blue finds colour in characters
Rookie Blue is back for summer, and with three full seasons under its belt, it no longer has the look or feel of a rookie. It has the natural, understated confidence of a TV drama that has survived stiff competition and increasingly fickle audience tastes. As cop shows go, Rookie Blue is light and airy — more Hawaii Five-0 than Southland. It’s not particularly gritty or intense, and the storylines are easy to pick up or drop in a heartbeat. Read more.

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New Thursday: Rookie Blue season premiere

Rookie Blue, Global – “Surprises” season premiere
After six months working undercover, Nick – then Andy – go missing, causing the undercover operation to go sideways. Meanwhile, a random arrest at 15 Division puts Swarek and the other officers in the middle of a messy, violent drug squad investigation – the same investigation that’s being fueled by Andy and Nick’s undercover intelligence.

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Rookie Blue news and interviews

From Bill Harris of QMI Agency:

Rookie Blue writing never dull
Rookie Blue never has been Rookie Blase, and Priscilla Faia is the latest beneficiary. “It makes it exciting, they’re always trying to spice it up,” Faia says. “This time you have two new regular characters who are going to be there for the season.” Read more.

From Philiana Ng of the Hollywood Reporter:

‘Rookie Blue’ Boss on Season 4: New Romances, New Partners and a Difficult Exit
After an emotional rollercoaster of a third season, executive producer Tassie Cameron tells THR of the new episodes: “We wanted to give ourselves some new challenges for the series and really start in a different place.” Read more.

From Bryan Cairns of Huffington Post Canada:

‘Rookie Blue’ Season 4: Broken Relationships And New Beginnings
On the Toronto set of “Rookie Blue,” Dov Epstein (Gregory Smith) isn’t chasing down criminals, dodging bullets or processing evidence. Instead, he’s dealing with bird poop. No, seriously. In the script, a bird bombs him with droppings. Read more.

From TV Fanatic:

Missy Peregrym Teases “Season of Change” for Andy
In anticipation of the premiere, I spoke to Missy Peregrym yesterday, as she predicts a season of change for Andy and talks about that undeniable chemistry between her and Sam. Read more.

From Broadway World:

Cast of ABC’s ROOKIE BLUE to Host Live Twitter Chat, 5/23
Fans of ABC’s popular drama series “Rookie Blue” will be able to submit questions and receive real-time responses from cast members of “Rookie Blue” during this season’s premiere, THURSDAY, MAY 23 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET). Use hashtag #AskRookieBlue to join the conversation. Official Show Handle: @RookieBlueTV Read more.

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TV, eh? podcast episode 136 – “A Heaping Helping of Meh”

Diane and Anthony don’t let a paucity of subjects to talk about prevent them from talking for the usual length of time about the satire on Canadian TV and the insult from an American that hit a little too close to home, Rookie Blue’s May 23 premiere, Motive’s launch this week on ABC, and Netflix’s reaction to Canadian networks encroaching on their territory.

Beverage update: pomegranate lime sparkling water, Santa’s Secret tea, Moscato wine.

Episode 136: Listen or download here or subscribe via iTunes or with any other program via the TV, Eh? feed.

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The rookie loophole of Rookie Blue

From Eric Volmers of the Calgary Herald:

Alberta star of Rookie Blue, Travis Milne, enjoys evolution of characters on Canadian hit
“They say you are a rookie for about five years as a police officer,” says Milne, on the phone from his home in Los Angeles. “We basically do about eight or nine months in terms of lineage on the show. We’re really in about three and a half years by Season 4.” Read more.

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